Items tagged: fire safety

As Fire Prevention Week 2019 Approaches, Remember: “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”

In a typical home, you can have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely after the smoke alarm sounds.  Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. The National Fire Protection Association’s 2019 Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works […]


The Champaign Fire Department Encourages A Safe Kitchen This Holiday Season

The kitchen is the hub of excitement during the holiday season.  It’s where families gather to cook their favorite meals and reconnect over new recipes.  Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day with everyone taking part in the preparations. Thanksgiving Day is a busy day for firefighters and remains the peak day for home […]


Add Fire Safety to Your Spring Cleaning List

With temperatures on the rise, and flowers beginning to bloom, many will get the urge to tackle those spring cleaning chores.  The Champaign Fire Department reminds households that as they start cleaning this spring, don’t forget fire safety.   Tackle these simple tasks to make your family’s home safer: Test your smoke alarms and replace any […]


Smoke Alarm Blitz – Southwest Champaign

Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department along with volunteers from Christian Sheehan Family Event will be going door-to-door in a southwest Champaign neighborhood Saturday, March 25, 2017, offering to check smoke alarms and installing free smoke alarms in homes that need them. This Smoke Alarm Blitz, beginning at 8:30 a.m., will  include approximately […]


Fire Goes Door-to-Door in Smoke Alarm Blitz

On Saturday, March 4, the Champaign Fire Department organized a “Smoke Alarm Blitz” in the neighborhood of a recent fire fatality. Fire Department crews, staff, and volunteers went door-to-door in the 900 Block of West Clark Street, offering to check smoke alarms and install free smoke alarms in homes that needed them. Crews were able to […]


The Champaign Fire Department Encourages A Safe Kitchen This Holiday Season

The kitchen is the heart of the home and the hub for excitement during the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people in the home. Thanksgiving Day is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas […]


Champaign Fire Department Stresses Safety During the 4th of July Holiday

Fire Department officials from the City of Champaign Fire Department urge you to be safe this 4th of July holiday. Each year there are thousands of injuries across the United States due to fireworks. It is important to note that any fireworks other then items such as sparklers and snakes are illegal to use in […]